- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Movie name
- Satharam
- Movie release year
- 1956
- Lyrics added on
- 12 Feb 2026
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a poignant expression of grief, longing, and anguish caused by separation from a beloved. The protagonist laments how constantly thinking of their lost love causes their heart to ache deeply and sorrow to relentlessly compound. Life feels devoid of light and purpose, metaphorically described as an extinguished lamp and a shattered statue, as though all life's precious treasures have been looted away, leaving only restless wandering.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for emphasis)
“Ninaindhu ninaindhu nenjam urugudhe”
The repetition of 'ninaindhu' (thinking/remembering) emphasizes the obsessive, unending nature of the protagonist's painful memories.
Metaphor (Uruvagamaana uvamai)
“Anaindha deepmaai aagi ponadhe / Udainthu pona silai aanadhe”
Life is compared to an 'extinguished lamp' (anaindha deepam) and a 'broken statue' (udainthu pona silai), symbolizing loss of hope, beauty, and vitality.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Ninaindhu ninaindhu nenjam urugudhe / Neengidaadha thunbam perugudhe”
The lines end with rhyming verbal endings ('urugudhe' and 'perugudhe'), creating a mournful rhythmic cadence.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Ninaindhu ninaindhu nenjam urugudhe / Neengidaadha thunbam perugudhe”
The repetition of the initial 'N' sound ('Ninaindhu', 'nenjam', 'Neengidaadha') creates acoustic harmony typical of classical Tamil songwriting.
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Trivia
Featured in the 1956 Tamil drama film 'Satharam' (or 'Sadharam'), this deeply emotional track was composed by veteran maestro G. Ramanathan with lyrics penned by A. Maruthakasi. Delivered by T. M. Soundararajan (TMS), the song stands as an exquisite example of his expressive range in classical-based sad melodies during the golden era of Tamil cinema.
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